See how retired RNLI lifejackets and upcycled sails have been transformed into unique bags – handmade by us on the Devon coast. Ever wondered what happens to lifesaving kit once it has finished its duty at sea? In this case, it begins an entirely new adventure. For years, RNLI crews have relied on their kit […]
Amelie Ballantyne is a talented 15-year-old dinghy sailor from Devon and a member at Starcross Yacht Club…As well as representing SYC at regional and national sailing events, Amelie is a prominent ambassador for sustainability and female sailors. She began sailing on an Optimist in Lac De Lion in France and then moved in the Topper […]
by Lisa Young – excerpt from BBC News website: South West (Published 19 September 2025) A conservationist has said more sightings of seahorses have been reported in the waters around the South West recently. Neil Garrick-Maidment, the founder of Devon-based The Seahorse Trust, said two of the creatures had been seen in the inner harbour […]
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Sails and Canvas – Saving the Planet One Sail at a Time In June 2015, we opened the doors to our new workshop here on the Topsham Quay and the very first Sails and Canvas Beach Bag set sail – and what a journey it’s been! That simple yet iconic […]
A phone call on a chilly January morning with Ian McBain, the principal deisigner at Tythorne Garden Design, led to an exciting collaboration and a whole new arena for some of our recycled sails! Ian’s design idea for his show garden at RHS Malvern Spring Festival featured a huge four poster bed and he was […]
It was great to spend yesterday morning at Charlie’s Beach School with founder Yvette and Bernie. Perfectly situated at Exmouth’s Sideshore with direct access to 2 miles of beach front and amazing views, the school had it’s Grand Opening on 21st September. Yvette introduced us to the charity earlier in the Summer and we are […]
On Friday 20th September Sails and Canvas joined Princesshay Exeter to support the shopping centre’s annual ‘We Can Do More’ sustainability event. Every September, Princesshay teams up with a number of valued city partners and organisations to showcase, engage and inform visitors of the many environmentally conscious services and projects on offer across Exeter. At […]
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new range of “Donkey Delights” for all the family! Made exclusively for The Donkey Sanctuary, featuring their loveable logo and available to buy instore at Sidmouth or online at www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Our RYA Award Partner offer is now live on the RYA website – and we are delighted to be on board! One of the many benefits of beng a RYA member is taking advantage of the great offers and discounts available from Award Partners – Sails and Canvas sits amongst a curated collection of companies […]
